CVE-2023-42892: macos Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	12.0 — 12.7.2
apple	macos	13.0 — 13.6.3
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038

Other References

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42892? +

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.3, macOS Sonoma 14.2, macOS Monterey 12.7.2. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-42892? +

CVE-2023-42892 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42892? +

CVE-2023-42892 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-42892? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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